Course Description This year-long course stresses the scientific method in the laboratory.Subject matter focuses on essential topics in chemistry and physics as a preparatory course for other laboratory science subjects.Students are involved in laboratory work, which emphasizes the techniques of observation, analysis of data and formation of conclusions based on data.A calculator is recommended.This course is accepted for college preparation in laboratory science.Prerequisite: Placement by 8th grade test score and student choice.
Course policies:
1. Late work: All late work must be turned in as soon as possible. Everyday that the work is late there will be a penalty of 10%. So if the work is one day late the grade will be decreased by 10%, 2 days deducts 20%, 3 days deducts 30% and so on.
2. Tardiness:
4 Tardies = Call home to parents
5 Tardies = Referral
3. If the expectations of the classroom and school policies are not met, the following is a list of the consequences:
1st offense = Warning (depending on situation)
2nd offense = 20 min detention
3rd offense = 40 min detention & call home to parents
4th offense = referral
4. Respect to yourself, others, and our classroom is required at all times.
5. Bring all supplies needed to be successful in class including: pen or pencil, any assignments due, book if required, etc.
6. No food or drink (exception-water) in the classroom.
7. No horseplay in the lab. You will be removed from the lab and given a zero for the assignment.
8. Absent students have one day to make up work for every day missed.
9. Be creative, positive and enthusiastic thinkers. Have Fun!
Physical Science Units:
First Semester
Second semester
Scientific Method
Graphing
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J Sterling Morton West High School
Physical Science Classroom Syllabus[[image:gjmacdo:Scientist_female_:microscope.gif width="125" height="175" align="right"]]
Instructor: Mrs. Georgia MacDougal
e-mail: gjmcadougal@gmail.com
Course DescriptionThis year-long course stresses the scientific method in the laboratory. Subject matter focuses on essential topics in chemistry and physics as a preparatory course for other laboratory science subjects. Students are involved in laboratory work, which emphasizes the techniques of observation, analysis of data and formation of conclusions based on data. A calculator is recommended. This course is accepted for college preparation in laboratory science. Prerequisite: Placement by 8th grade test score and student choice.
Course policies:
1. Late work: All late work must be turned in as soon as possible. Everyday that the work is late there will be a penalty of 10%. So if the work is one day late the grade will be decreased by 10%, 2 days deducts 20%, 3 days deducts 30% and so on.2. Tardiness:
- 4 Tardies = Call home to parents
- 5 Tardies = Referral
3. If the expectations of the classroom and school policies are not met, the following is a list of the consequences:- 1st offense = Warning (depending on situation)
- 2nd offense = 20 min detention
- 3rd offense = 40 min detention & call home to parents
- 4th offense = referral
4. Respect to yourself, others, and our classroom is required at all times.5. Bring all supplies needed to be successful in class including: pen or pencil, any assignments due, book if required, etc.
6. No food or drink (exception-water) in the classroom.
7. No horseplay in the lab. You will be removed from the lab and given a zero for the assignment.
8. Absent students have one day to make up work for every day missed.
9. Be creative, positive and enthusiastic thinkers. Have Fun!
Physical Science Units: